Job Description
- Application Deadline: Sat, 15 Feb 2025 00:00:00 GMT
- Position: Legal and Business Manager
- Job Type Full Time
- Qualification BA/BSc/HND
- Experience 5 - 7 years
- Location Lagos
- City Ikoyi
- Job Field Law / Legal 
Key Roles and Responsibilities:
In-House Counsel:
- Serve as Company Secretary for the parent company and subsidiaries.
- Provide legal advisory on all business operations and concerns.
- Negotiate, draft, and execute agreements and contracts on behalf of the company.
- Oversee land title registrations and perfection.
- Advise on contract status, legal risks, and legal liabilities associated with various deals.
- Research and anticipate unique legal issues that could impact the company.
- Review operational, advertising, and marketing materials to ensure compliance with legal requirements.
- Handle all legal, statutory, and policy matters for the holding company and its subsidiaries.
Business Management and Compliance:
- Manage financial operations and ensure tax compliance.
- Conduct risk assessment, research, and due diligence for all business transactions.
- Oversee contract negotiations and management processes.
- Develop compliance strategies to meet regulatory and legal standards.
- Ensure regulatory compliance in all business activities.
- Manage company registrations, approvals, and public or statutory relations.
Human Resources:
- Oversee recruitment and talent management processes.
- Manage vendors and contract worker relationships.
- Resolve employee relations issues and conflicts.
- Administer employee benefits and compensation programs.
- Implement performance management and employee development initiatives.
- Facilitate employee engagement, retention, and career development.
- Ensure compliance with labor laws and regulations.
Requirements:
- 5 to 7 years of law practice experience, ideally in the financial, software development, or real estate development industries.
- Demonstrated experience in a managerial role, managing cross-functional teams.
- High levels of discipline and integrity, with a strong ethical grounding.
- Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and process-oriented approach.
- Energetic, flexible, and able to thrive in dynamic work environments.
- Ability to work independently, juggle multiple tasks, and handle pressure effectively.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools and digital business administration platforms.